Photographic copyright infringement refers to the unauthorized use of someone else's photograph. This encompasses activities such as reproducing, distributing, or publicly displaying a photograph without obtaining the owner's consent. Such actions not only result in moral implications but also lead to economic losses for the copyright holder.

According to Article 6 of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On Copyright and Related Rights," copyright protection extends to various forms of creative works, regardless of their quantitative or qualitative attributes, purpose, or method of expression. These works include texts, musical compositions, photographs, videos, and fine art, all of which are considered intellectual property.

If you intend to utilize someone else's text or share a photograph on your platform that belongs to another individual, it is strongly advised to obtain written permission from the copyright owner beforehand. Oral permission may be acceptable if it has been recorded on video. However, it is important to note that online permissions are not deemed sufficient as the identity of the message's author cannot be reliably established.

We also recommend that copyright infringers, when faced with a settlement offer from the copyright holder outside of court, comply with the specified requirements if they are aware of their guilt. This approach will help avoid legal proceedings and minimize financial losses.

In the event of unauthorized use of photographs, offenders may be subject to the following fines and payments:

- Payment of compensation ranging from twenty to one thousand basic calculated values, irrespective of the actual losses incurred. The amount of compensation depends on the nature of the violation and the degree of the offender's culpability, considering business practices.

- Imposition of fines on individuals ranging from one to five basic calculated values, and on officials ranging from five to ten basic calculated values. Additionally, counterfeit copies of copyrighted works and related objects, as well as materials and equipment used for their reproduction and distribution, may be confiscated, along with other instruments involved in the commission of the offense.